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How to improve your homes energy efficiency
At the beginning of April, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) launched a free guide on how to make homes more energy efficient. The advice is aimed at consumers and follows the institution’s industry focused guide released in March last year. The new...
How children react to a separation/divorce and when/how to tell them
When divorce and separation occurs, children will experience a wide range of emotions. Telling your child that you are separating or divorcing has to be one of the most painful conversations a parent will have with their child. However, it is important to remember...
Christmas Closure Dates 2024
Stamp Duty Changes 2025
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates are changing from 1st April 2025 as the temporary increase to the thresholds introduced in September 2022 ends. In this article, we will explain these changes in more detail and how this could affect your move. What is Stamp...
Clean break orders and what they mean
The terminology ‘a clean break’ means that parties to a marriage or civil partnership will have no financial ties against each other once the order has been approved by a judge and once a decree absolute/Final Order has been pronounced. When parties are married or in...
Lease Extensions – How do I extend my lease?
Extending your lease can be a long and complicated process. This article will guide you through each part of the process; costs and how to get the right expert help so you can take charge of your lease extension. How can I extend my lease? Informal Route - A...
What is the importance of financial disclosure, and why do I need to provide it?
If you are going through a divorce, separation, or attending mediation, there is a duty to provide full and frank financial disclosure. This means that it is necessary for you and your spouse/partner to completely and honestly disclose your true financial positions....
First Time Buyer Glossary
Are you confused by moving vocab? Estate agents, lenders, surveyors and conveyancers all have their unique home-buying jargon. Our First Time Buyer glossary will take you through each part of the buying process and help make dealing with property professionals more...
What are conveyancing disbursements?
What are disbursements? Conveyancing disbursements are expenses paid to third parties by your solicitor as part of the home buying process. These are then added to your final bill so your solicitor can be reimbursed. The most common conveyancing disbursements are...
Are you planning your Easter break abroad with the children? Do you have permission from the other parent?
Very soon, schools will be breaking up for the Easter break. You may be considering taking your children abroad for a holiday. As Family Lawyers we come across situations where separated parents have not been consulted about the other parent’s plans to take a child...
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